2012 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · SM62 HBE
2012 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 17 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 81,743 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,743 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM62 HBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2025
- 81,743 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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SM62 HBE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A3 (SM62 HBE) between November 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
SM62 HBE Mileage History
- 26/11/202372,071 mi
- 08/12/202372,101 mi+30 mi
- 30/07/202472,239 mi+138 mi
- 26/07/202581,627 mi+9,388 mi
- 01/08/202581,743 mi+116 mi
Average of roughly 5,755 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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